Valve seal or piston rings?
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I would not reuse the gaskets. It is a lot of work to take all that off, and risking a leak just isn't worth it. Now, if you HAVE to, the rubber type gaskets can be reused. But you don't know how long those things have been on there, so just count on a gasket set.
If the plugs aren't covered in oil, I would not worry about a little smoke. Or is it fogging? That is, a lot of smoke? How long does a quart of oil last? Using a quart in 1000 miles (2.2KM) is pretty normal.
If the plugs aren't covered in oil, I would not worry about a little smoke. Or is it fogging? That is, a lot of smoke? How long does a quart of oil last? Using a quart in 1000 miles (2.2KM) is pretty normal.
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I would not reuse the gaskets. It is a lot of work to take all that off, and risking a leak just isn't worth it. Now, if you HAVE to, the rubber type gaskets can be reused. But you don't know how long those things have been on there, so just count on a gasket set.
If the plugs aren't covered in oil, I would not worry about a little smoke. Or is it fogging? That is, a lot of smoke? How long does a quart of oil last? Using a quart in 1000 miles (2.2KM) is pretty normal.
If the plugs aren't covered in oil, I would not worry about a little smoke. Or is it fogging? That is, a lot of smoke? How long does a quart of oil last? Using a quart in 1000 miles (2.2KM) is pretty normal.
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I don't think that looks too bad. I think the spec for "bad" is 10% difference, in general, and you are under that. If I were you, I'd just run what you have and not worry about it. Eventually, the base gasket(s) will start leaking and you can re-ring it then.
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When I checked the plugs again, they where black. Is it a sign that it runs to rich?
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[QUOTE=Elecglide;
PS, sorry 4 my bad writing. I am from Belgium.[/QUOTE]
Please dont apologize, your English is way better than our Belgian !
Half the world is bilingual, the rest are Americans
lol
PS, sorry 4 my bad writing. I am from Belgium.[/QUOTE]
Please dont apologize, your English is way better than our Belgian !
Half the world is bilingual, the rest are Americans
lol
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